Invisalign FAQ for Teeth Straightening

Many people have misaligned teeth due to hereditary factors or bad habits. This often affects them socially and professionally since a perfectly aligned teeth are considered to be a sign of beauty. Usually, children with misaligned teeth have braces fitted on their teeth to get them aligned. Many older individuals are also getting braces fitted. However, conventional braces are made from metal, and adversely affect the appearance of the person wearing them. Hence, more and more people are wanting to achieve a straighter smile with Invisalign or invisible braces. This invisalign faq discusses some of the things involved in using invisalign.

Many people have misaligned teeth due to hereditary factors or bad habits. This often affects them socially and professionally since a perfectly aligned teeth are considered to be a sign of beauty. Usually, children with misaligned teeth have braces fitted on their teeth to get them aligned. Many older individuals are also getting braces fitted. However, conventional braces are made from metal, and adversely affect the appearance of the person wearing them. Hence, more and more people are wanting to achieve a straighter smile with Invisalign or invisible braces. This invisalign faq discusses some of the things involved in using invisalign.

What is the technology used?

Now Invisalign is using digital scanning to create a 3D digital scan of the teeth. The desired tooth positions are then noted, and the mold is created to slowly move the teeth to the desired position

How much will invisalign cost?

Invisalign cost will depend to a large extent on how misaligned the teeth are. If they are extremely misaligned, more effort will be required to get the teeth aligned, and the cost will be more. The cost also depends on the dentist and the place where the treatment is provided.

How long will the treatment take?

The time taken for the treatment depends on how misaligned or protruding the teeth are. If there is less misalignment, the treatment could be completed in six months, while in other cases more time will be required.

For how long should the aligners be used?

The outcome depends to a large extent on the duration for which the aligners are used, and for best results, it is advisable to use the aligners for more than 22 hours daily

Will the aligners cause discomfort and pain?

Initially the aligners may cause some amount of discomfort initially when they are first fitted, however the discomfort is less than that for metal braces. The material used is lightweight plastic which is BPA free for safety